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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 814.40 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 814.40 and 218.26 is: 327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 814.40 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/814.40 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 814.40 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 177,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,750.94/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.42

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